The dbx 266 compressor gate is an audio processor used for music and broadcast applications. In addition to its meticulous modeling of the vintage compressor, the waves dbx 160 plugin incorporates unique and exclusive features not found in the original hardware, such as. The 163x features a single slider to add more compression, it has a program. The 166xls advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent.
Top 20 best compressors of all time page 9 of 20 attack magazine. Developed in association with dbx, dbx 160 compressor plugin features meticulous modeling of the original and is suitable for both live and studio use. Adding a dbx 166xs compressorlimitergate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Make offer dbx 163x over easy professional compressor limiter manual only 10 items found from ebay international sellers dbx 163x over easy compressor limiter rackmount. This compressor is in good condition with normal wear, has been fully tested, and works great. Kemper can be used as a great mixing tool with our profiles. The dbx 1046 provides 4 channels of great sounding dbx compression for a variety of applications. Quad compressor limiter 48 pages summary of contents for dbx 266xl. Even more importantly, with just a couple of exceptions, most of the compressors on our list have been modelled and emulated by software developers over recent years. Widely considered to be one of the finest vca compressors ever built, the diminutive dbx 160a, first introduced in 1971. All products in the dbx s series build upon 40 years of cuttingedge signal processing heritage. It has both a linelevel input on the rear panel and an instrumentlevel input labeled hiz for high impedance on the front panel. Gating helps reduce source background and audio system noise when sound is not present.
The 166xs provides two channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement companies, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Although i gave this a 3 12star rating, i simply cant speak for dbxs customer support. Make offer dbx 163x over easy professional compressor limitermanual only 10 items found from ebay international sellers dbx 163x over easy. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The dbx 163x is a simple compressorlimiter that comes as a single channel unit. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressorlimiterpreamp. The new dbx 1046 is designed to provide the audio professional with just that.
Widely considered to be one of the finest vca compressors ever built, the diminutive dbx 160a, first introduced in 1971, is all about the knock. In several ways it blurs the line between a rack unit and a pedal. It is an analog piece of gear, and only takes up half a rack space, so if you had two of these you could fit them perfectly in a single space in a traditional rack casing. When using the 166xls attack and release controls, artists and engineers will find that the center settings deliver classic dbx compression, while the full control range produces voicings that extend from slow leveling to aggressive peak limiting. We did power on but we dont have resources to test it out further. The 163x incorporates overeasy compression with soft knee threshold, a patented dbx vca and humanear compatible true rms detection. The dbx 163x is a simple compressor limiter that comes as a single channel unit. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor limiter preamp. This is a onechannel rack unit in a half rack width. Classic dbx auto mode makes smoothing out levels nearly 100% fool proof. Incorporating the industry standard dbx designs and the latest available manufacturing techniques, the dbx 1046 provides pristine sonic quality with that classic dbx sound.
In todays recording and sound reinforcement environments, the need for multiple channels of high quality, easy to use compression is growing rapidly. The 266xss transparent sound lends itself perfectly to guitars, drums, vocals, and virtually any other sound sources. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The dbx s series products are the next generation of the industrys most successful signal processors. The dbx 266 compressorgate is an audio processor used for music and broadcast applications. See this article for an explanation of dbxs productnumbering system. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor limiter. The 161 is virtually identical to the 160 but has unbalanced inputs and outputs.
Included with your purchase is the rcl10 unit itself, power supply and original manual. Waves officially releases the dbx 160, a new compressor limiter vst plugin. To purchase 165 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised. In addition to having the auto attack and release as well as the hard knee threshold characteristics of the classic dbx 160, the 160sl now offers autovelocity manual mode, in addition to our classic. This compressor has been fully tested and works great. Mar 08, 2010 the dbx 166xl provides 2 channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement. Since its introduction in the mid 1970s, the dbx 160 series has been. Your purchases also help protect forests, including. Even more importantly, with just a couple of exceptions, most of the compressors on our list have been modelled and emulated by software. In practical use, compressors provide dynamic control of volume levels by increasing softer sounds and limiting peak levels of louder sounds.
Since its introduction in the mid 1970s, the dbx 160 series has been the worlds most popular line of audio compressors. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add. Using dbxs decilinear vca, rms leveldetection circuits and feedforward gain reduction, this compressor allowed much smoother gain reductionthan its counterparts. The x uses the 2150 dbx sip vca, the 163 uses a matched transistor pair wrapped in heat sink grease and a strip of aluminum. You can use it like a regular effects pedal by plugging bass in the front of the compressor and cable from output to amp. The 160sl combines the best features of all the great dbx compressors, past and present, and gives you more versatile performance than ever before. The instructions say to match the output level with the input level using the gain trim, then to push the slider over to whatever level of compression is desired what the manual doesnt say is that this is a greatsounding compressor with a big, dirty, squashy sound. Created in collaboration with dbx, the waves dbx 160 compressor limiter plugin is an authenticsounding software version of this storied piece of hardware. The old ones are dirtier, the new ones benefit from the that 2180 vca. Dbx 163x over easy compressorlimiter pixel pro audio. Dbx 163x compressorlimiterdi profiles for kemper kemper profiler. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine.
All three of these are built on the same core schematic, essentially the same circuit, just with different controls and different specific components used. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. Dbx 160x compressor limiter original japan vintage rack 14 days warranty you are bidding on a used. The universal starting point in the dbx lineup is the dbx 266xs compressorgate. Youll see a lot of proprietary terms in its description such as overeasy compression technology and autodynamic attack and release controls but what all those boil down to is that this unit provides a light touch of automation along with its manual controls. Likewise, almost all compressor plugins take direct inspiration from the sound and features of hardware from the 60s and 70s.
This small, ultrabasic mono compressorlimiter, a popular item from the. This unit is pulled out from the working environment. Congratulations on choosing the dbx 166xs compressorlimitergate. Congratulations on choosing the dbx 166xl compressor gate. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressorlimiter.
The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly. The 166xs is brand new and came without any defects, and my older dbx a project 1 model 262 has never given me any problems. The dbx 166xl provides 2 channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement. Adding a dbx 166xs compressor limiter gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound.
Dbx have made numerous similarly named products the 160x, 160xt, 160 sl, 160 a over the years and all of them sound slightly different. The 163x incorporates overeasy compression with s read more. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by dbx. As you can see from the attached photos to this ad, this compressor limiter is in very good condition, showing only minor wear from normal use and is 100% functional in every way. Find the latest drivers and other software for your dbx products. Classic dbx modular processors return in the new, industrystandard 500 series form factor. Dbx 160x compressor limiter original japan vintage rack. The feedforward gain reduction allowed infinite compression without excessive distortion or oscillation. The solidstate 160 sometimes referred to as the 160 vu in reference to its prominent front panel vu meter is unusual for a vca model in. When you add a dbx 266xs compressor limiter gate to your live sound rig, maintaining a polished and professional edge to your dynamics is incredibly easy. The 163x incorporates dbx overeasy com pression with soft knee threshold, a patented dbx vca and humanear compatible true rms detection.
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